Spring 2027: Control Systems & Algorithms Co-op (January to June)

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program (third year or beyond), master’s, or doctorate program
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong understanding of control system theory (frequency response, stability margins, PID design and tuning) and design, including classical control and advanced control
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino, or similar)
• Familiarity with real-time signal processing and sensor fusion techniques
• Comfort working hands-on with hardware systems (sensors, actuators, thermal and electromechanical components)
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to prototype quickly and iterate
• A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality
• Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function
• Naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling, state-space control, and model-based design (including Simulink Coder/code generation)
• Background in system identification, including real-time or machine-learning-based modeling
• Knowledge of nonlinear optimization algorithms suitable for low-compute, embedded environments
• Familiarity with TinyML, CMSIS libraries, or other embedded ML frameworks
• Experience with embedded system architecture and designing control software frameworks

• • Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection – Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapt to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference – Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport – Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact – Strong communication skills; ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

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